At the top of the hill, on the edge of the woods, you have discovered a rare opportunity in Swannanoa’s Bee Tree Forest community. On the market for the first time, 45 Sunset Drive is a modern mountain cottage that combines comfort, convenience, and privacy in a setting you will treasure. An inviting covered porch welcomes you, and overlooks a beautifully landscaped hillside of native plants. Inside, the home is centered around open living and dining spaces with a well-designed kitchen and a lovely three-season screened porch for taking in the leafy summer scene and autumn mountain vistas. French doors lead to a convenient home office at the front of the house. To one side, the main-level primary suite is perfectly scaled—comfortable, not cavernous—with views from the well-placed windows, a glass and tile shower, dual sinks, and a roomy walk-in closet. On the other side of the home, second and third bedrooms share a well-appointed full bathroom—a private sanctuary for guests or additional household members, or useful as a home studio and family room combination. Tucked above the garage, the bonus room is a cozy refuge with slanted ceilings and eastern views overlooking the cut-de-sac. Hardwood and tile floors, a main-level laundry room, and a spacious two-car garage complement the efficient layout. The fenced back yard, in a terraced design to prevent erosion, offers a sanctuary for gardening and relaxation while the adjoining mature woods enhance the privacy of the nearly half-acre lot. All these comforts are located in an appealing established neighborhood minutes from shopping, dining, services, and a variety of schools. Asheville and Black Mountain are nearly equidistant destinations, offering additional amenities within just a few miles, and the Blue Ridge Parkway is only 10 minutes away. This is the one! Come and see.
Under contract-show
Price cut: $26K (7/6)
$599,000
45 Sunset Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
3beds
1,834sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
0.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$327/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious two-car garageInviting covered porchGlass and tile showerConvenient home officeNearly half-acre lotMain-level laundry roomLovely three-season screened porch
- 26 days |
- 1,523 |
- 74 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Barker matt.barker@nestrealty.com,
Nest Realty Asheville,
Ginny Barker,
Nest Realty Asheville
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 4393555
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bedroom s
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Dining area
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Open Floorplan, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Walk-In
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,834
- Total interior livable area: 1,834 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,834
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage on Main Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 1 Story/F.R.O.G.
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Winter, Year Round
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 173 x 139 x 46 x 174 x 85
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Private, Sloped, Wooded, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 968927684600000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement, Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: City
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Power Lines, Wired Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Lights
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bee Tree Forest
Location
- Region: Swannanoa
- Elevation: 2000 Feet
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $327/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,589
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Concrete, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$327/sqft |
Source:  Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393555 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $625,000+1462.5%$341/sqft |
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4393555 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2014 | Sold | $40,000-7%$22/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2009 | Sold | $43,000-12.2%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2006 | Sold | $49,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,589 +5.9% | $371,700 |
| 2024 | $2,444 +3.1% | $371,700 |
| 2023 | $2,371 +0.2% | $371,700 -1.4% |
| 2022 | $2,368 | $377,000 |
| 2021 | $2,368 +20.1% | $377,000 +27.9% |
| 2020 | $1,972 | $294,700 |
| 2019 | $1,972 | $294,700 |
| 2018 | $1,972 | $294,700 +27.6% |
| 2017 | $1,972 +0.1% | $230,900 |
| 2016 | $1,969 +16.3% | $230,900 +589.3% |
| 2015 | $1,693 +589.2% | $33,500 |
| 2014 | $246 | $33,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $33,500 -19.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $41,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,400 |
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Neighborhood: 28778
Getting around
2 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10W D Williams ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Charles D Owen MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 8/10Charles D Owen HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WD Williams
- Middle: Charles D Owen
- High: Charles D Owen
Source: Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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